Period 1 and 2
We worked in the computer lab on our scenes, practicing dialogue, thoughtshots and snapshots. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire. Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!
Period 3 -
We worked in the labs on our scenes, practicing dialogue, snapshots and thoughtshots. Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!
Period 5 - 6
We worked in the computer lab on our scenes, practicing dialogue, snapshots and thoughtshots. We will present our scenes tomorrow.
Vocab test tomorrow! Don't forget to review your 10 words!We participated in our first "book talks", sharing our five questions with our clock buddies and listening to their responses about their current novels. Complete your answers for homework tonight if you didn't finish in class today.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We reviewed our vocabulary words; turned in our character "sketches" and worked on writing dialogue. For Social Studies, we took notes on a presentation on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire (Chapter 3.1-3.3 in our books). We will complete both the character sketches and the notes tomorrow.
Period 3
We made appointments with 12 classmates for future partner activities; we carefully saved our clock buddy handout in our binders! We turned in our character sketches today, after sharing some with the class. We learned about writing dialogue today, and practiced some as a group before working as partners to create a variety of scenarios. We will finish those and share some with the class tomorrow.
Period 5-6
We shared our character sketches today and began work on creating a scene using dialogue along with snapshots and thoughtshots. We worked with our 2:00 clock buddies for this activity, which we will complete in class tomorrow.
For Social Studies, we took a quiz over 3.4 and evaluated the effectiveness of our note taking skills. Most of us felt they were pretty good! :) We worked in table groups to create story boards about the early colonization of North America...AKA Chapter 4.1 in our Social Studies books. We will continue that activity tomorrow. For home work tonight, we are writing five questions for our partner to answer about their book. The questions are at the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, so questions asking for summaries and lists are not allowed! The questions need to ask for comparisons (comparing characters in the book, or characters with others in different books) contrasts, analysis, hypothesis, judgement and recommendations. Be specific and detailed in your questions! These are due tomorrow (5th period). Bring them printed/written and ready to go!
We reviewed our vocabulary words; turned in our character "sketches" and worked on writing dialogue. For Social Studies, we took notes on a presentation on the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire (Chapter 3.1-3.3 in our books). We will complete both the character sketches and the notes tomorrow.
Period 3
We made appointments with 12 classmates for future partner activities; we carefully saved our clock buddy handout in our binders! We turned in our character sketches today, after sharing some with the class. We learned about writing dialogue today, and practiced some as a group before working as partners to create a variety of scenarios. We will finish those and share some with the class tomorrow.
Period 5-6
We shared our character sketches today and began work on creating a scene using dialogue along with snapshots and thoughtshots. We worked with our 2:00 clock buddies for this activity, which we will complete in class tomorrow.
For Social Studies, we took a quiz over 3.4 and evaluated the effectiveness of our note taking skills. Most of us felt they were pretty good! :) We worked in table groups to create story boards about the early colonization of North America...AKA Chapter 4.1 in our Social Studies books. We will continue that activity tomorrow. For home work tonight, we are writing five questions for our partner to answer about their book. The questions are at the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, so questions asking for summaries and lists are not allowed! The questions need to ask for comparisons (comparing characters in the book, or characters with others in different books) contrasts, analysis, hypothesis, judgement and recommendations. Be specific and detailed in your questions! These are due tomorrow (5th period). Bring them printed/written and ready to go!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Period 1 and 2
Vocab Lists from "The Great Rat Hunt" were reviewed: quiz is scheduled for Thursday.
Today, we began our Memoir Unit, in which we will create our first major writing assignment for this school year. We are practicing writing techniques to prepare for this project; today, we practiced writing small by writing descriptions of two people we know well. The important part of this assignment is to write about not JUST APPEARANCE, but PERSONALITY! Write in a way that the character/personality of your subject shines through. You are writing about two different people (Real or Imaginary) - these two descriptions are due at the beginning of first period tomorrow. Here is the assignment in case you need clarification:
Write about two people- they can be fictional or real. Choose important details that shed light on more than just what they look like, or their age. Help us understand personality traits with what you write. Write about 5-6 sentences for each of the two people you chose and bring these to class tomorrow.
In Social Studies, we made lists of why people move, and divided them into PUSH and PULL factors. We looked at Chapter 3 in Social Studies (Sections 1 and 2) and skimmed to find reason that people began coming to the new world.
Period 3 -Vocab word lists (vocab from "The Great Rat Hunt") were looked over; quiz will be Thursday. We will correct the first assignment on those words in class tomorrow.
Our Memoir Writing Unit was introduced; we talked about writing small and practiced writing descriptions of two people (real or imaginary) that we know well - the important part was revealing more than appearance; we also tried to reveal personality or character. Most of us finished in class today, but some need to complete this as homework tonight.
Period 5 and 6 -Language Arts: We finished reading
The Great Rat Hunt" and looked at the writer's use of effective memoir techniques.
Vocab words from "The Great Rat Hunt" were handed out - quiz will be Thursday. We will go over the worksheet tomorrow in class.
The Memoir Unit was introduced. Homework for tomorrow: create a "snapshot" (using words, not pictures!) of a person you know well - due tomorrow in class! Remember to include personality characteristics in your description.
Social Sudies: Whirlwind ppt of Chapter 3.1 - 3.3 (The Rise and Fall of Spain!) Notes were taken; homework for tomorrow; outline Chapter 3.4 Due at the beginning of class!
Vocab Lists from "The Great Rat Hunt" were reviewed: quiz is scheduled for Thursday.
Today, we began our Memoir Unit, in which we will create our first major writing assignment for this school year. We are practicing writing techniques to prepare for this project; today, we practiced writing small by writing descriptions of two people we know well. The important part of this assignment is to write about not JUST APPEARANCE, but PERSONALITY! Write in a way that the character/personality of your subject shines through. You are writing about two different people (Real or Imaginary) - these two descriptions are due at the beginning of first period tomorrow. Here is the assignment in case you need clarification:
Write about two people- they can be fictional or real. Choose important details that shed light on more than just what they look like, or their age. Help us understand personality traits with what you write. Write about 5-6 sentences for each of the two people you chose and bring these to class tomorrow.
In Social Studies, we made lists of why people move, and divided them into PUSH and PULL factors. We looked at Chapter 3 in Social Studies (Sections 1 and 2) and skimmed to find reason that people began coming to the new world.
Period 3 -Vocab word lists (vocab from "The Great Rat Hunt") were looked over; quiz will be Thursday. We will correct the first assignment on those words in class tomorrow.
Our Memoir Writing Unit was introduced; we talked about writing small and practiced writing descriptions of two people (real or imaginary) that we know well - the important part was revealing more than appearance; we also tried to reveal personality or character. Most of us finished in class today, but some need to complete this as homework tonight.
Period 5 and 6 -Language Arts: We finished reading
The Great Rat Hunt" and looked at the writer's use of effective memoir techniques.
Vocab words from "The Great Rat Hunt" were handed out - quiz will be Thursday. We will go over the worksheet tomorrow in class.
The Memoir Unit was introduced. Homework for tomorrow: create a "snapshot" (using words, not pictures!) of a person you know well - due tomorrow in class! Remember to include personality characteristics in your description.
Social Sudies: Whirlwind ppt of Chapter 3.1 - 3.3 (The Rise and Fall of Spain!) Notes were taken; homework for tomorrow; outline Chapter 3.4 Due at the beginning of class!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We had our second map test today, without our maps to help! You can see your scores in Family Access. After our tests, we finished reading "The Great Rat Hunt" and analyzed the chronology of the story, talking about sequencing.
Period 3 - We finished reading the "Great Rat Hunt" in our Lit. Books, took a reading comprehension quiz, and wrote a short recollection of a scary, funny or interesting encounter we had with an animal. We received our new vocabulary for next week, practiced the words to make sure we knew the correct pronounciations, and worked in our table groups to find the definitions.
Periods 5 and 6 - We took our first content area Social Studies test over the first 2 chapters of our book; we corrected it in class and discussed the answers. Mrs. H will correct the essay question and post the grades early next week. We passed in all of our notes from Chapters 1-2; we made Clock Buddy appointments which we will use next week in class. Have a great weekend!
We had our second map test today, without our maps to help! You can see your scores in Family Access. After our tests, we finished reading "The Great Rat Hunt" and analyzed the chronology of the story, talking about sequencing.
Period 3 - We finished reading the "Great Rat Hunt" in our Lit. Books, took a reading comprehension quiz, and wrote a short recollection of a scary, funny or interesting encounter we had with an animal. We received our new vocabulary for next week, practiced the words to make sure we knew the correct pronounciations, and worked in our table groups to find the definitions.
Periods 5 and 6 - We took our first content area Social Studies test over the first 2 chapters of our book; we corrected it in class and discussed the answers. Mrs. H will correct the essay question and post the grades early next week. We passed in all of our notes from Chapters 1-2; we made Clock Buddy appointments which we will use next week in class. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books. In Social STudies, we checked our answers to 2.2 and began work on Chap. 2.3.The worksheets are due tomorrow!
Period 3
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books
Period 5- 6
We had Mr. Finnerty in today - here is what was planned; I will adjust the blog after seeing the notes from Mr. Finnerty.
We took the vocab test, started a selection, "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks, and our independent reading books were checked. In Social Studies, we turned in notes on 2.3 prior to class, and finished 2.4 along with a review sheet. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Our first Social Studies test is tomorrow; it is an open note test as much of the material is review and we are "testing" our note taking skills as well as our Social Studies knowledge!
Don't forget all of your notes!
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books. In Social STudies, we checked our answers to 2.2 and began work on Chap. 2.3.The worksheets are due tomorrow!
Period 3
We took a vocab test over the words from Ransom of Red Chief; independent reading books and logs were checked, and "The Great Rat Hunt" was started in our Literature books
Period 5- 6
We had Mr. Finnerty in today - here is what was planned; I will adjust the blog after seeing the notes from Mr. Finnerty.
We took the vocab test, started a selection, "The Great Rat Hunt" in our LitBooks, and our independent reading books were checked. In Social Studies, we turned in notes on 2.3 prior to class, and finished 2.4 along with a review sheet. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Our first Social Studies test is tomorrow; it is an open note test as much of the material is review and we are "testing" our note taking skills as well as our Social Studies knowledge!
Don't forget all of your notes!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
All Classes:
UPDATEFor those of you trying to log onto your Social Studies book; the publisher is different from your Lit. Book. You need to go to this website:
http://my.hrw.com
From, there, use the logins that are on the blog.
Log in info for your Lit Book! The website you start with is www.classzone.com. Your username (in most cases) is your full last name; some of you needed to add a number to the end of your name to make it work. Write that number down somewhere so you remember! The password in pinelake (all one word, no caps!).
Period 1 and 2
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
In Social Studies, we completed a worksheet for Chapter 2.2, and had a class discussion about Columbus.
Period 3
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 5 -
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 6 -
We worked in table groups on geography and the Columbian Exchange - the questions we answered were on pages 57,58 and 59. Homework for tonight is to finish outlining (yes, two column notes!) Chapter 2.3 and have them ready to turn in tomorrow.
UPDATEFor those of you trying to log onto your Social Studies book; the publisher is different from your Lit. Book. You need to go to this website:
http://my.hrw.com
From, there, use the logins that are on the blog.
Log in info for your Lit Book! The website you start with is www.classzone.com. Your username (in most cases) is your full last name; some of you needed to add a number to the end of your name to make it work. Write that number down somewhere so you remember! The password in pinelake (all one word, no caps!).
Period 1 and 2
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
In Social Studies, we completed a worksheet for Chapter 2.2, and had a class discussion about Columbus.
Period 3
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 5 -
We visited the computer lab and practiced logging onto our online books. We practiced vocabulary activities so we would be ready for our quiz tomorrow!
Period 6 -
We worked in table groups on geography and the Columbian Exchange - the questions we answered were on pages 57,58 and 59. Homework for tonight is to finish outlining (yes, two column notes!) Chapter 2.3 and have them ready to turn in tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday September 22, 2009
Period 1 and 2
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on Chapter 1 and tomorrow will look at the journeys of Christopher Columbus.
Period 3 -
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60; we also reviewed the comprehension questions we answered in class yesterday. If you were absent, please complete the sentences on page 60 (1-8 in vocabulary practice).
Period 5 -6
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We discussed the way story elements are captured in media. Remember that we will have our first vocab test on Thursday. In Social Studies, we prepared skits covering the different parts of Columbus' journey to America, looking at the viewpoints of the Native Americans (Taino) as well as those of the sailors, the King and Queen of Spain and Columbus himself. Each group presented key points and we took notes on those. If you were absent, make sure to get these notes from a friend prior to our first Social Studies test on Friday. This test will be an open note test; it is important that you do have all of your notes on Chapters 1 and 2 with you in class!
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60. In Social Studies, we completed our notes on Chapter 1 and tomorrow will look at the journeys of Christopher Columbus.
Period 3 -
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We practiced our vocab words by writing the 8 sentences under Vocabulary Practice on page 60; we also reviewed the comprehension questions we answered in class yesterday. If you were absent, please complete the sentences on page 60 (1-8 in vocabulary practice).
Period 5 -6
We watched a video clip and discussed the use of plot elements in film. We discussed the way story elements are captured in media. Remember that we will have our first vocab test on Thursday. In Social Studies, we prepared skits covering the different parts of Columbus' journey to America, looking at the viewpoints of the Native Americans (Taino) as well as those of the sailors, the King and Queen of Spain and Columbus himself. Each group presented key points and we took notes on those. If you were absent, make sure to get these notes from a friend prior to our first Social Studies test on Friday. This test will be an open note test; it is important that you do have all of your notes on Chapters 1 and 2 with you in class!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Periods 1 and 2
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books and worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words"
Period 3
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books. We took a comprehension quiz when we finished and then worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words".
Period 5 and 6
We read and completed the selection beginning on page 147 in our Daybooks, identifying elements of story and sharing with the class. We then worked on academic vocubulary terms and were introduced to this week's vocabulary in context. There will be a quiz over the vocab from "The Ransom of Red Chief" on Thursday.
We watched a powerpoint and took notes about the Renaissance and the Bubonic Plague, then worked to create skits about different aspects of Columbus' journey to the New World.
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books and worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words"
Period 3
We finished our story, "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our lit books. We took a comprehension quiz when we finished and then worked on vocabulary words from that selection. We practiced finding definitions and antonyms for the 8 vocabulary words. We will have a quiz over those words on Thursday; we have the practice sheet in our binders under "Vocabulary Words".
Period 5 and 6
We read and completed the selection beginning on page 147 in our Daybooks, identifying elements of story and sharing with the class. We then worked on academic vocubulary terms and were introduced to this week's vocabulary in context. There will be a quiz over the vocab from "The Ransom of Red Chief" on Thursday.
We watched a powerpoint and took notes about the Renaissance and the Bubonic Plague, then worked to create skits about different aspects of Columbus' journey to the New World.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Periods 1 and 2
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 51 and will finish this story on Monday.
In Social Studies we took notes on Chapter 1.3, learning about the Knights of the Middle Ages, serfs and lords. In addition, we organized our binders and made sure our Social Studies notes are easy to find and in order. We will use them for our first unit test, so it is important to keep them exactly where we want them!
Period 3
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 53, Line 150. We will finish it on Monday!
Period 5 and 6
If possible, bring a paper bag (or two!)on Monday so we can cover those lit books! We will do this at the beginning of class on Monday.We are trying to lengthen the life of these new lit books by NOT using the fabric covers. Wednesday you will receive your on line access.
We read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We finished the story in class and will re-visit it on Monday with some vocabulary activities.
We completed Chapter 1 in Social Studies (1200 years on Friday afternoon!) and will start Chapter 2 on Monday. First quiz, with notes, will be next Friday. Have a great weekend!
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 51 and will finish this story on Monday.
In Social Studies we took notes on Chapter 1.3, learning about the Knights of the Middle Ages, serfs and lords. In addition, we organized our binders and made sure our Social Studies notes are easy to find and in order. We will use them for our first unit test, so it is important to keep them exactly where we want them!
Period 3
We checked our reading logs and read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We read to page 53, Line 150. We will finish it on Monday!
Period 5 and 6
If possible, bring a paper bag (or two!)on Monday so we can cover those lit books! We will do this at the beginning of class on Monday.We are trying to lengthen the life of these new lit books by NOT using the fabric covers. Wednesday you will receive your on line access.
We read in our independent reading books for 10 minutes. We then brainstormed a perfect plan for a party, and thought about all the ways things could go wrong. We learned about the author, O. Henry, and began reading his story about "The Ransom of Red Chief" in our Lit. Books. It tells about a kidnapping that did NOT go according to plan! We learned that philoprogenitiveness means "brotherly love"....We finished the story in class and will re-visit it on Monday with some vocabulary activities.
We completed Chapter 1 in Social Studies (1200 years on Friday afternoon!) and will start Chapter 2 on Monday. First quiz, with notes, will be next Friday. Have a great weekend!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 17
Period 1 and 2
We finished the story "The Elevator" in our literature books and discussed plot lines and conflict. We shared the stories we had created in our small groups, and discussed the elements of plot. For Social Studies, we organized our binders, making sure we had a tab for Social Studies Notes in our binders. We added the section on The Middle Ages to our notes on the Vikings (Chapter 1.3) We will finished section 1.3 tomorrow.
Period 3 - We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own story outlines (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....) and Mrs. H read some of them to the class.
Period 5 and 6- We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own stories in table groups (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....). When we finished, each group shared their story out loud with the class. There was evidence of much creative and descriptive writing!
We finished with a powerpoint on the Middle Ages, and were introduced to Maslow's hierarchy of needs as related to history and civilization. We will complete Chapter 1.3 tomorrow! No homework tonight! :)
We finished the story "The Elevator" in our literature books and discussed plot lines and conflict. We shared the stories we had created in our small groups, and discussed the elements of plot. For Social Studies, we organized our binders, making sure we had a tab for Social Studies Notes in our binders. We added the section on The Middle Ages to our notes on the Vikings (Chapter 1.3) We will finished section 1.3 tomorrow.
Period 3 - We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own story outlines (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....) and Mrs. H read some of them to the class.
Period 5 and 6- We finished the story "The Elevator" in our Lit. Books and discussed plot. We then created our own stories in table groups (George and Bobby went to the bowling alley....). When we finished, each group shared their story out loud with the class. There was evidence of much creative and descriptive writing!
We finished with a powerpoint on the Middle Ages, and were introduced to Maslow's hierarchy of needs as related to history and civilization. We will complete Chapter 1.3 tomorrow! No homework tonight! :)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Period 1 and 2 - We took the map quiz today; we will take this quiz again next Wednesday, only without the maps. We learned about conflict and plot in our Literature books and practiced writing short stories including the elements of plot: Tomorrow: we will complete Unit 1 in our Social Studies books and continue practicing with our maps.
Period 3 - We learned about conflict and plot in our Literature books and practiced writing short stories including the elements of plot:
Period 5-6 - The Map Quiz was today! Hopefully, we all know "where in the U.S." most of the important land forms and states are located! We completed another section in our Lit. Books on Plot...practicing story writing and listening. Tomorrow: we will complete Unit 1 in our Social Studies books.
Period 3 - We learned about conflict and plot in our Literature books and practiced writing short stories including the elements of plot:
Period 5-6 - The Map Quiz was today! Hopefully, we all know "where in the U.S." most of the important land forms and states are located! We completed another section in our Lit. Books on Plot...practicing story writing and listening. Tomorrow: we will complete Unit 1 in our Social Studies books.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - Includes SS access code!
Online Access for Social Studies Text book: Go to the following website:http://my.hrw.com/ Once there, use the following logins.....Login=hendersonl1 Password=b4p3m
Period 1 and 2
Be ready for your map quiz tomorrow! Study the land forms and the states; make sure your spelling is accurate on your maps. You will be able to use your maps tomorrow; next week, you will take the same test without the maps!
Today in class we started Unit 1 in our literature book and talked about conflict and plot. We also made sure that our reading logs were up to date and included author information before we started reading the books we have chosen for independent reading.
In Social Studies, we practiced taking notes in two columns, and completed another section on The Middle Ages and Life on a Manor (pages 19 and 20).
Period 3 - We read for 10 minutes at the beginning of class in our independent reading books and talked about why reading is important. Students earned points for having their books in class. We started Unit 1 in our Literature books (pages) and brainstormed in our table groups about "What makes a great story?"
Period 5 and 6 - We read for the first 10 minutes of 5th period, and turned in samples of Cornell Notes and our reading logs. These were checked and passed back. Students received points for having their books in class and the author information filled out on their reading logs.
We began Unit 1 in our Literature books and discussed setting up a place in our binders for Academic and Vocabulary in Context. We brainstormed in small groups about "What makes a great story" and shared elements we discovered with the class. We also shared titles of great stories we have read (or watched!)
We visited the computer lab and practiced accessing our online Social Studies books. Please see codes at the top of today's posting.
The Map Quiz is tomorrow- know both spelling and locations for states and land forms!
Period 1 and 2
Be ready for your map quiz tomorrow! Study the land forms and the states; make sure your spelling is accurate on your maps. You will be able to use your maps tomorrow; next week, you will take the same test without the maps!
Today in class we started Unit 1 in our literature book and talked about conflict and plot. We also made sure that our reading logs were up to date and included author information before we started reading the books we have chosen for independent reading.
In Social Studies, we practiced taking notes in two columns, and completed another section on The Middle Ages and Life on a Manor (pages 19 and 20).
Period 3 - We read for 10 minutes at the beginning of class in our independent reading books and talked about why reading is important. Students earned points for having their books in class. We started Unit 1 in our Literature books (pages) and brainstormed in our table groups about "What makes a great story?"
Period 5 and 6 - We read for the first 10 minutes of 5th period, and turned in samples of Cornell Notes and our reading logs. These were checked and passed back. Students received points for having their books in class and the author information filled out on their reading logs.
We began Unit 1 in our Literature books and discussed setting up a place in our binders for Academic and Vocabulary in Context. We brainstormed in small groups about "What makes a great story" and shared elements we discovered with the class. We also shared titles of great stories we have read (or watched!)
We visited the computer lab and practiced accessing our online Social Studies books. Please see codes at the top of today's posting.
The Map Quiz is tomorrow- know both spelling and locations for states and land forms!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Monday September 14, 2009
Welcome to my blog! Visit this blog whenever you want to see what happened in class today or find reminders for upcoming events or projects. Just look for your class period and read about what happened. Each entry will be dated. I will try to post most days before the end of the school day. If you need to contact me, my email is:
hendersonl@issaquah.wednet.edu
Here is what happened in class, today, Monday, September 14!
Period 1 and 2
We continued working on completing physical and political maps of the United States. Be prepared for a map quiz on Wednesday! Know the state names and the important land forms on your list!
We began talking about Cornell Notes and practiced this in class.
Independent Reading books needed to be in class today...we also spent some time visiting the library to learn about new systems in place for helping with book selection, and many took this opportunity to check out their first book for this year. We talked about AR levels and choice; we agreed to read at our levels for most books, but also will consider personal choice! Starting today, bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We also talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 3
We finished sharing our personal histories via our timelines; lots of great storytelling in this group! Following that, we went to the library to be introduced to some new systems in place this year and some of you checked out books. Your first independent reading books needed to be identified by today. If yours was not in class today, bring it tomorrow! You can earn 3 points by having your book in class. We will read for 10 minutes at the beginning of the period tomorrow, Tuesday.
Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 5-6
Today I introduced the concept of Cornell Notes (Two column notes) with a PPT and we practiced with Chapter 1 Section 3 in our Social Studies text. We looked at Bloom's Taxonomy and used that to help us formulate questions and key words in the left hand column. We took notes on the Vikings (pages 17 and 18 in class). You will complete page 19 on your own (Cornell style!) and bring them into class tomorrow.
Indpendent Reading books were due in class today! We visited the library and learned about some new systems in place to help with book selection. Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! Tomorrow, you should also bring the reading log with author info filled in. We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish! We discussed author bias and the importantce of knowing something about the author who wrote your book. We also brainstormed reasons why we read.
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Here is what happened in class, today, Monday, September 14!
Period 1 and 2
We continued working on completing physical and political maps of the United States. Be prepared for a map quiz on Wednesday! Know the state names and the important land forms on your list!
We began talking about Cornell Notes and practiced this in class.
Independent Reading books needed to be in class today...we also spent some time visiting the library to learn about new systems in place for helping with book selection, and many took this opportunity to check out their first book for this year. We talked about AR levels and choice; we agreed to read at our levels for most books, but also will consider personal choice! Starting today, bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We also talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 3
We finished sharing our personal histories via our timelines; lots of great storytelling in this group! Following that, we went to the library to be introduced to some new systems in place this year and some of you checked out books. Your first independent reading books needed to be identified by today. If yours was not in class today, bring it tomorrow! You can earn 3 points by having your book in class. We will read for 10 minutes at the beginning of the period tomorrow, Tuesday.
Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish!
Period 5-6
Today I introduced the concept of Cornell Notes (Two column notes) with a PPT and we practiced with Chapter 1 Section 3 in our Social Studies text. We looked at Bloom's Taxonomy and used that to help us formulate questions and key words in the left hand column. We took notes on the Vikings (pages 17 and 18 in class). You will complete page 19 on your own (Cornell style!) and bring them into class tomorrow.
Indpendent Reading books were due in class today! We visited the library and learned about some new systems in place to help with book selection. Starting today, you should bring your independent books to class EVERY DAY!! Tomorrow, you should also bring the reading log with author info filled in. We talked about the importance of those reading logs...fill out the first part of the form and the author info before you read, and the rest when you finish! We discussed author bias and the importantce of knowing something about the author who wrote your book. We also brainstormed reasons why we read.
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